Conveyancing Assistant/ Legal Assistant Full time or Part time

Your new companyWorking for a successful law firm who have offices based all over Somerset.We currently have 2 roles available, either part-time or full time in Minehead or Williton area of Somerset.The full-time role would be Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm - 35 hours per week. - Either within Private client or Conveyancing.The part-time role would be flexible within the operating hours during the week and could do 3 - 4 days per week also. This role would be within Conveyancing.Salary full time would be £23,000k.Your new roleTo provide both clerical and administrative support to fee earners, either as part of a team or individually.The role plays a vital part in the administration and smooth running of the business. Secretaries are involved with the coordination and implementation of office procedures and may be responsible for specific tasks or projects and, in some cases, oversee and supervise junior staff.

• Answering calls, taking messages and handling correspondence.
• Maintaining diaries and arranging appointments.
• Typing, preparing and collating reports.
• Filing.
• Organising and servicing meetings (producing agendas and taking minutes)
• Managing databases.
• Prioritising workloads.
• Audio typing

What you'll need to succeedYou will be confident in your ability to work well under pressure, conducting matters professionally, whilst providing a friendly, courteous and knowledgeable service.You must have audio typing experience to be successful in either of these roles.Minimum 2 years experience within a legal role.What you'll get in returnGood rate of pay for a 35 hours per week contract or part-time if preferred. Pension contributionHoliday allowanceCareer progression opportunitiesExcellent company benefits to be discussed.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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